Matthew has close to 20 years of experience in relation to complex litigation and commercial disputes. Matthew has worked closely with many of the top Australian and international insurers and self-insureds. He spent 5 years
in the UK, at which time he worked as internal legal counsel for various insurers.
Matthew’s work comprises professional indemnity, life insurance and personal injury claims. Matthew delivers high quality advice and service, focussed on achieving timely and desirable commercial resolution of disputes and litigation. He prides himself on his proactive work ethic and clear communication of strategy.
Matthew has been involved in large scale litigation including multi-million dollar claims involving professional negligence, D&O insurance and class actions (both in defence and on behalf of class members).
Matthew's Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws
- Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland
- Solicitor in the High Court of Australia
- Admitted as Solicitor in England & Wales
Matthew's Expertise
- Commercial litigation
- Personal injury claims
- Life insurance
- Professional indemnity
- Building and construction litigation
- Fraud claims
- Property damage
- Product liability
- Directors and officers
- Coverage and reinsurance
- Regulatory
- Insurance recoveries
Matthew's Leadership
- President of the Lions Club of Brisbane Metropolitan
- Committee member of the Queensland Association of Fire Investigators
- Australian Insurance Law Association
- Australian Professional Indemnity Group
Matthew's Recent Experience
Area of Expertise
Area of Expertise
Professional indemnity
Work Undertaken
Defence of claims on behalf of accountants, lawyers, builders, building certifiers, architects, IT and other professionals. Claims range from small claims to multimillion dollar disputes.
Area of Expertise
Area of Expertise
Personal injury claims
Work Undertaken
Acting for plaintiffs and defendants in relation to cases involving motor vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation, occupier liability, medical negligence and product liability.
Area of Expertise
Area of Expertise
Fraudulent claims
Work Undertaken
Investigation of numerous fraudulent insurance claims including claims involving deceptive non-disclosure and arson fraud. Involved in the defence of a claim on behalf of an insurer in relation to fire damage to one of the most expensive residential properties in Queensland.
Presents at educational seminars in relation to developing legal issues on behalf of the Queensland Association of Fire Investigators.
Area of Expertise
Area of Expertise
Property Damage
Work Undertaken
Defence and prosecution of claims relating to damage caused by numerous causes such as fire, water ingress, pests, faulty construction and faulty design.
Area of Expertise
Area of Expertise
Product Liability
Work Undertaken
Defended numerous claims on behalf of a popular electronics manufacturer, achieving speedy resolution.
Area of Expertise
Area of Expertise
Insurance recoveries
Work Undertaken
Successful recovery actions against third parties in relation to property damage and motor vehicle related claims.
Area of Expertise
Area of Expertise
Directors and officers
Work Undertaken
Acted in relation to the defence of behalf of directors of investment, mining and property development companies, of claims for sums as large as $100 million.
Matthew's recent publications
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TPD Claims - Start Of Qualifying Period Not Necessarily The Date Employment Ceased
18 Feb 2021Standley v Onepath Life Ltd [2020] NSWSC 848 The NSW Supreme Court has found that, in relation to a claim for benefits pursuant to an “Own Occupation” for total and permanent disablement (TPD) policy, a requirement for an insured to be absent...
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NSW Court of Appeal Offers a COVID-19 Remedy
20 Nov 2020The New South Wales Court of Appeal recently handed down judgment in the highly anticipated test case of HDI Global Specialty SE v Wonkana No. 3 Pty Ltd [2020] NSWCA 296. In a big win for insureds amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the NSW Court of Appeal has...
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